#23 The Leela Palace Bengaluru Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, India | (618) 248-8274
Built in front of the Leela Galleria shopping arcade
Luxurious rooms with antique decor, minibars, and private balconies
Higher end rooms include a dedicated butler
Four restaurants, bar, and a bakery; including Asian food and French/Italian fusion
Outdoor swimming pool; with kids' pool
Wellness center with spa, salon, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and fitness center
21 meeting and event spaces available
Free on-site parking
Free Wi-Fi available throughout
Outside of the city center; 30-minute drive to most attractions
Breakfast not included in all room rates
The Leela Palace Bengaluru is a luxury hotel in Bengaluru (aka Bangalore) built inside a former palace. Wellness is a central focus here with a large outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and spa with salon, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and yoga classes. The 357 guest rooms feature luxurious, antique-themed decor, along with minibars, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi; the higher end rooms have a dedicated butler. There are four restaurants, a bar, and a bakery; note that the buffet breakfast is not included in all room rates. Meetings and events are catered for in the 21 event spaces. The location on the Old Airport Road means that it's within a 30-minute drive to many of the city's attractions. The Taj West End is another luxury hotel to consider, with a more central location in Bengaluru.
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Scene
Luxurious and elegant hotel with antique-inspired interiors
Designed around the theme of the Mysore Palace, The Leela Palace Bengaluru is extravagant in all regards, from the grand, light pink exterior with beautiful lush gardens to the luxurious interiors with vintage designs inspired by Indian tradition and culture. The lobby, with Indian classical music lightly playing the background, is a large and supremely elegant area. Decor includes marble floors, large Persian carpets, antique sofas and ottomans, low-hanging chandeliers, and decorative pillars. The hallways are just as beautiful, with elegant carpets, Indian-themed artwork, and sophisticated lounge areas on each floor. All of the restaurants feature their own design and decor, each as beautiful as the rest of the hotel. Nearly all of the restaurants offer al fresco seating. The swimming pool is surrounded by lush tropical gardens as well as ample parasols and sun loungers. This hotel is geared towards business and leisure travelers that are looking for the best in Indian hospitality and luxury.
Location
Outside of the city center, close to high-end shopping mall
Situated on Old Airport Road, The Leela Palace Bengaluru is surrounded by businesses and a hospital. The Leela Galleria shopping arcade, with several high end boutiques and a handful of restaurants, is located right behind the hotel. It's a 10-minute drive to the KGA Golf Course. The popular Indiranagar area with ample restaurants, bars, and shops is a seven-minute drive. The Koramangala area is just over 15 minutes by car. Cubbon Park, Commercial Street (the city's shopping hub), the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru Palace, and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium are all within a 30-minute drive from the hotel (depending on traffic). Bengaluru City Junction Railway Station is about a 45-minute drive from the hotel. Getting to Kempegowda International Airport takes at least an hour by car, and sometimes longer, such as during peak traffic times.
Rooms
Luxurious rooms with antique decor, minibars, and private balconies
The 357 rooms at The Leela Palace Bengaluru are elegant and luxurious, with fine Indian-inspired decor. Rooms feature hardwood floors with luxurious carpets and antique furnishings like marble topped tables, dark-wood headboards, ottomans, and comfortable sofas. The walls are adorned with antique mirrors and Indian-themed paintings. Amenities in all rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea- and coffee-making facilities, fruit bowls, free bottled water, work desks, telephones, safes, yoga mats, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include both walk-in showers and soaking tubs, along with hairdryers, magnifying mirrors, and house-brand toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. All rooms include a private balcony overlooking either the swimming pool, garden, or (in the higher-level rooms) the city. The 44 Royal Club Rooms and 29 Suites include a dedicated butler and access to the Royal Club Lounge and amenities.
Features
Four restaurants, bar, bakery, outdoor swimming pool, spa, fitness center, and event space
Features here are as luxurious as the rooms and public spaces. There are four on-site restaurants, each specializing in something different: Citrus for all-day dining, Jamavar for signature Indian cuisine, Le Cirque Signature for fine-dining French/Italian cuisine, and Zen for Pan-Asian cuisine. The Library Bar offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The Cake Shop is the place for a selection of freshly baked goods. Citrus serves an extensive buffet breakfast with a selection of Western and Indian fare, though this is not included in all room rates. Room service is available 24 hours.Wellness features are excellent. There's a large outdoor swimming pool, with a shallow kids' pool, surrounded by sun loungers and parasols; plus free towels. The Leela Palace's spa offers a wide selection of traditional Ayurvedic treatments, massages, and yoga classes. The spa also features a TechnoGym fitness center, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. There are 21 meeting and event spaces available, ranging from the Grand Ballroom catering for up to 600 guests to smaller boardrooms catering for up to 12 guests. Wi-Fi throughout the property and on-site parking are both free. Additional features include concierge service, business center, laundry service, and valet service.
